Usmc mos chart | | United States Marine Corps

SPMAGTF-CenCom is a USMC based MilSim containing the 2nd Battallion 5th Regiment Infantry, 1st Battalion Recon, and a MARSOC element. This MilSim is taken seriously but we still have fun. When running operations, training, and things of the like. We expect professionalism and dedication. This is however a game and we do not expect activity every single day.
Expected Activity is 2 days a week minimum.
If you decide to give this a shot you will be expected to complete a basic training course after which you will be slotted into the 2-5.
Following BCT you will attend SOI where you will be trained to an MOS.
Your training is dependent on your skills, ability to listen, learn, adapt, and your behavior.
Understand that your training will be thorough so that we are making you deployable not just cannon fodder.
We are dedicated to using real tactics and strategies, practicing true COC, using real military structure, and demand that everyone be given the same respect from recruit to officer.
We have members with prior service, and other members with longstanding MilSim experience. Do not let that discourage you, while experience is a bonus, any and all are welcome to try and join the ranks.
Depending on your experience it may qualify you for certain early advancements, but it will also put more eyes and expectations on you. Operate on the honor system so if you can't show what you say it's obvious.
Progressing in the MAGTF is simple. Show up, do your job, be professional, and put the time in. Your progression will primarily be determined by the officers in the 2-5, and your own efforts.
However, the other two units will also have the ability to pull you for assessment should they see something in you. Effort equals reward here.
If this piqued your interest and you believe you can be a strong addition to a new MilSim looking to grow, then join our discord recruit and stand ready for orders!
https://discord.gg/vkUhRdTcGQ

SPMAGTF-CenCom is a USMC based MilSim containing the 2nd Battallion 5th Regiment Infantry, 1st Battalion Recon, and a MARSOC element. This MilSim is taken seriously but we still have fun. When running operations, training, and things of the like. We expect professionalism and dedication. This is however a game and we do not expect activity every single day.
Expected Activity is 2 days a week minimum.
If you decide to give this a shot you will be expected to complete a basic training course after which you will be slotted into the 2-5.
Following BCT you will attend SOI where you will be trained to an MOS.
Your training is dependent on your skills, ability to listen, learn, adapt, and your behavior.
Understand that your training will be thorough so that we are making you deployable not just cannon fodder.
We are dedicated to using real tactics and strategies, practicing true COC, using real military structure, and demand that everyone be given the same respect from recruit to officer.
We have members with prior service, and other members with longstanding MilSim experience. Do not let that discourage you, while experience is a bonus, any and all are welcome to try and join the ranks.
Depending on your experience it may qualify you for certain early advancements, but it will also put more eyes and expectations on you. Operate on the honor system so if you can't show what you say it's obvious.
Progressing in the MAGTF is simple. Show up, do your job, be professional, and put the time in. Your progression will primarily be determined by the officers in the 2-5, and your own efforts.
However, the other two units will also have the ability to pull you for assessment should they see something in you. Effort equals reward here.
If this piqued your interest and you believe you can be a strong addition to a new MilSim looking to grow, then join our discord recruit and stand ready for orders!
https://discord.gg/RxUYqESQ5R

SPMAGTF-CenCom is a USMC based MilSim containing the 2nd Battallion 5th Regiment Infantry, 1st Battalion Recon, and a MARSOC element. This MilSim is taken seriously but we still have fun. When running operations, training, and things of the like. We expect professionalism and dedication. This is however a game and we do not expect activity every single day.
Expected Activity is 2 days a week minimum.
If you decide to give this a shot you will be expected to complete a basic training course after which you will be slotted into the 2-5.
Following BCT you will attend SOI where you will be trained to an MOS.
Your training is dependent on your skills, ability to listen, learn, adapt, and your behavior.
Understand that your training will be thorough so that we are making you deployable not just cannon fodder.
We are dedicated to using real tactics and strategies, practicing true COC, using real military structure, and demand that everyone be given the same respect from recruit to officer.
We have members with prior service, and other members with longstanding MilSim experience. Do not let that discourage you, while experience is a bonus, any and all are welcome to try and join the ranks.
Depending on your experience it may qualify you for certain early advancements, but it will also put more eyes and expectations on you. Operate on the honor system so if you can't show what you say it's obvious.
Progressing in the MAGTF is simple. Show up, do your job, be professional, and put the time in. Your progression will primarily be determined by the officers in the 2-5, and your own efforts.
However, the other two units will also have the ability to pull you for assessment should they see something in you. Effort equals reward here.
If this piqued your interest and you believe you can be a strong addition to a new MilSim looking to grow, then join our discord recruit and stand ready for orders!
https://discord.gg/qanxJGnGv3

Just had my charts done online and would love insight from people with experience reading them. Thanks!

I am a USMC poolee as of now but I've had someone from USAF reach out to my parents about a scholarship for me. I am a Immigrant and only thing I got is that I am fluent in Russian. I've decided to quit my USMC enlistment process even before USAF reaching out, mainly because I couldn't get a MOS that I could've gotten since I scored good on the asvab (78). I am a green card holder and desired MOS fields where for citizens only. Should.
Should I reach out to USAF? Is USAF better than USMC if I am looking for money/careebenefits?

Seasonal Allergies Immunotherapy
Hi I’m planning on applying for OCS when I graduate in May. But im currently taking allergy shots for my seasonal allergies. I would have no problem pausing them during basic etc. Resuming when I’m past training, but is this something I have to do? Is it worth having to get a medical waiver for it? Do I need to tell my recruiter?
Link to Comment Chain
Currently in the process of reenlisting as a prior service who was chaptered out in AIT for SI. Submitted and turned over all my paperwork to my recruiter and awaiting MEPS. My recruiter said this is the longest part of the waiting game from his experience. How long should I be expecting to wait realistically? I would ask my recruiter but I feel like I've bothered him enough over the past few weeks lmao. - Thanks!
Link to Comment Chain
Hey guys l need some advice so i'm gonna get straight to the point. I am 20 and a junior in college. I ship in June and i have 3 Mos choices so far. 19D, 11b and 19k. Which do y’all recommend?I'm hardworking and not lazy so yeah. I am joining for many reasons but one of the main reasons is travel. Would I get to do tha much? Thank you
Link to Comment Chain
Hey guys, I enlisted with an airborne contract that has my first assignment at Fort Liberty. How likely is it that I get assigned to the 82nd?
Link to Comment Chain
Weight loss
I'm currently 5% body fat over for the arms 2.0. I'm eating way better and consuming 12-1,500 calories and losing an average of 3,000 calories a day. I've been running/walking 2 miles a day of hill terrain. My recruiter said I need to lose 10 pounds by May 17. I need tips and tricks on how to lose those pounds by then
Link to Comment Chain
Army National Guard recruiter says at MEPS you can choose from several dates to start basic. Is that accurate?
If so, typically how many dates are there to choose from and how far in the future? I have a great civilian job, so would like to know my date as far in advance as possible.
Edit: would go on to traditional state OCS (yea, I know the internet’s opinions on it but it fits my life really well) afterwards.
Link to Comment Chain
I've got 4 years active and 3 years guard under my belt and I've always put in to my tsp to get the match. I know you need 8 years to keep the matching, but my unit has drained what little motivation I had left for the army, and I've decided I'm done. I'm curious if anyone can help me figure out if there's any option that will help me keep my tsp matching besides a 1 year extension. I doubt the IRR counts towards 8 years, and from what I understand, the inactive guard is simply a pause button. So instead of pushing me to 8 years, it's just delaying my 7th till next year or something. I'm also wondering if a future federal job would contribute to that 8 years or if it has to be all concurrent. Thank you for any help or any resources or links yall can send me to figure this out.
Link to Comment Chain
I was wondering if I could join the army with depression, anxiety, and OCD. All diagnosed. I have no suicide attempts or anything like that, no inpatient care either. All of these are somewhat mild and manageable, and I haven't been on any medication. But that was another concern of mine, if I was to get on any medication, would that disqualify me? Thanks a lot.
Link to Comment Chain
Im currently a senior in high school trying to enlist in the army since December but I’m at a loss of what to do. I took the asvab scored a 61 but autism came up on my records from when I was a kid. I had to get a full medical Record for meps then they wanted my pharmacy record and now they want some more records my recruiter made me sign a form for my old doctors to get it from them about a month and a week ago. I called him the earlier this week and he said he Kentucky or Kansas (I didn’t hear him well and forgot) doing some training I honestly just don’t know what to do I’ll graduate from high school in a few weeks and I probably have a month after that before my parents kick me out any advice?
Link to Comment Chain
Hey all, I wanted to get some insight on whether you all think I would be able to enlist with Crohn's. I've seen online that it's generally marked as an "unwaivable medical condition" but sometimes goes on a case by case basis. My IBD is very mild, I honestly forget that I even have the damn disease because it doesnt effect my daily life at all. I have it managed by taking an 8-week biologic but have gone on extended breaks from it before due to insurance reasons (roughly 2-3 months without any meds) and had no flare ups or any issues of the sort. However, my doctor is thinking of switching me to a daily pill (Rinvoq). I don't have any food sensitivities like a lot of Crohn's patients have (caffeine, alcohol, dairy, etc.) and have never had any surgeries nor does my GI doctor think i'll ever need one. I wanted to enlist for a 17C contract as im already in college for tech anyhow, I'm not sure if that would effect my standing. However, dream MOS is 18X but I figure that may be tougher to get by a recruiter. Any advice or thoughts? Army has been my dream forever and I don't want to have to give it up, so I'd really do anything haha.
Link to Comment Chain
I have 2 non violent felonies from 2011 and PTD from 2022 for possession. I've been upfront and honest with my recruiter. He sent me to test today and I scored 63 on Asvab and GT of 113. Is there a chance for me? Thanks in advance. 30 and in great health and shape.
Link to Comment Chain
What bases would you do bmt if your in cyber security and aviation mechanics?
Link to Comment Chain
I ship out in a week. Went to meps and signed in March. Can I change my MOS? Or is it too late ?? I want something language related because I’m fluent in Arabic (already passed DLPT)
Link to Comment Chain
For anyone that has done OSUT at Fort Moore, how long does it typically take before they’ll tell you where your FDS is?
Link to Comment Chain
I have read a few horror stories where someone enlisted with X,Y, or Z in their contract, but after basic they where told something else and could not confirm the original. For example, someone claims they had a specific location through Option 19, only to later be told they are going somewhere else.
My first question is: has this happened to anyone here, and if so and how was it resolved?
My second question is: after signing your contract, how do you gain acess to it later? Do you receive a physical copy for yourself? Can you download a copy? Is there someone you can ask in the Army to retrieve it for you? Will it be acessable on a portal of somekind?
I am considering enlisting with option 19 and the location is very important to me. Thank you!
Link to Comment Chain
Is phone use in BCT only delegated to calls? Also does phone use depend on what phase you're in, like, red phase 20 minutes, blue 30 minutes? Going to jackson
Link to Comment Chain
Not the best time to swear in, waivers
I have all of my waivers approved, however, I won’t be swearing in due to job circumstances. If things change, can I still go back into the army or will I blocked out of it forever?
Link to Comment Chain
I have an AAM and 3 COAs which S1 has been tracking for months but which have yet to reflect on my PPW. Do I have any recourse?
Link to Comment Chain
my recruiter says that I can't get option 4 in my 35W contract but I really want to be airborne as a 35p/m so I have a higher chance of having my skills be put to use. Can i put in for airborne at DLI or AIT? what is the earliest I can do this and how would I go about it? I just went through the normal MEPS process not the airborne physical fyi
Link to Comment Chain
Is a bonus worth choosing the Army over the AF?
In general, I’ve heard that the army’s QoL is less than that of the Air Force. However, the army has way more jobs w bonuses that I’d be interested in. And it’s the same or similar jobs as the Air Force, but w a bonus. I know the Basic Training for army is also longer, but a bonus can be convincing. I have the same question, but in regards to joining the navy as well. I want to focus on my education during my enlistment & get my bachelors & id also like travel opportunities. I haven’t taken my ASVAB yet, it’s scheduled the 16th. I scored rlly well on the PiCAT, and according to those scores I qualify for some army jobs w a bonus. I know it’s not as simple as that, and it’s a whole process & based on what’s available. Just want some opinions on if I was offered an army job w a bonus as opposed to the same/ similar Air Force job without, would you consider it worth it based on your experience?
I already got some answers from a post I made about this, but moderator deleted it and said to comment here. But any additional info/ insight is greatly appreciated. I want to make the best choice for my future in the case that I don't want to do 20 years.
Link to Comment Chain
I'm joining up rn and working with a recruiter. We've got my waivers and everything. Pretty much just have to pick a job. For background I was an IET separation back in 2009. From what I've read and what me and my recruiter have gone over I am glossary non-prior service. I could have sworn I read (albeit a while ago) that business rules did not apply to GNPS, so I should be free to pick my MOS. However, I talked to my recruiter earlier today and he wants me to sit with his 1SG and go over the job options available for prior service. Am I wrong and I just get what I get?
Link to Comment Chain
Please help!
I was looking to join the guard but in my medical records it shows I had Guillan barre. I was feeling some numbness in my legs, but looking back at it, it was very cold outside and I was just a bitch who would try to get out of school by any means possible. They did a spinal tap and never found any trace of the disease however. I was in the hospital for a couple of days, the gave me immunoglobulin and then I went home and nothing ever came of it. I am currently completely asymptomatic This was when I was 12 or 13 years old. Now I’m 18 and want to join but my recruiter said I have to get all the records and stuff. What is the chance that I will still be able to join? I tried looking it up online but I couldn’t find an answer. Also if I’m able to join, will I need a medical waiver?
Link to Comment Chain
My MOS is 68W, I'm shipping out in June and I'm taking the OPAT in a couple of weeks. I'm 5'2 and 115ish pounds. I'm pretty fit. My biggest worry is the standing long jump. I want to pass the OPAT with flying colors and keep my MOS. Is there any advice or tips y'all can give me?
Link to Comment Chain
I’m looking to graduate and enlist in a month but can’t decide on what MOS I want. I think 11B because I don’t want to individuate and do army shit or 68W but I’m not sure if I can get advanced combative training or other schools I want. I want to do something that’s “high speed” and meaningful while working my way towards Ranger reg. Is the 82nd Airborne a good pathway to that? How is civil affairs? Can you enlist directly into it while being active duty?
Link to Comment Chain
Thinking about reenlisting to army with 8.5 PS in USMC. Been out < 5years. Will I have to repeat AIT if I keep my same MOS? I know this is the wrong channel for USMC feedback but also considering going back there if it would mean not repeating AlT. Thanks in advance!
Link to Comment Chain
Hi everyone! I’m a high school student planning on joining the military. I’m Muslim, so I want to be sure that whichever branch I join is accommodating to Muslim needs. If it changes anything, I’m planning joining through the ROTC route.
My main concerns are, does the Army give beard waivers for Muslims? Is it possible to take short breaks throughout the day to pray? Can you fast during Ramadan? Can you be provided with halal (no pork/no alcohol) food?
Also, I’m interested in infantry or armor (or any kind of ground forces officer in general). Would these accommodations interfere with being selected for these careers or being mission ready? (Such as a beard, fasting, etc.)
Link to Comment Chain
i’m a current nasty girl and i’m looking to transfer to Active duty. i understand i need a conditional release in order to sign a new contract and need my G-1 to sign off on it. i’m looking for info on the process from someone who’s gone through the process.
Link to Comment Chain
What are the odds of getting a waiver for ulcerative colitis? I was EPTS’d out in march 2023 after being diagnosed while I was at 30th AG. My GI said I was in remission as of jan of this year. I take 4 Lialda pills a day and get an entyvio infusion every 2 months. I feel perfectly fine now though. Scored a 74 on the asvab.
Link to Comment Chain
Medical record
In the navy currently and getting out in a year. I had a back injury prior to enlisting that I didn’t disclose. I plan on entering the army after my contract. If this comes up will my discharge from the navy be lowered or my benefits revoked?
Link to Comment Chain
So my recruiter told me that I have to get a lease first, but the thing is, is that we don't have one with our landlord. It's more like an oral lease and he's a slumlord who never tries to communicate with any of us. That being said, my recruiter then said that I should find a lease online and edit it to where I state that I'm paying the rent to my sister instead (who has a valid ID) He also stated that my sister and I have to go to a check-cashing place to get it notarized. Is this all ok to do and will the BHA be approved? Also if it's approved, does this mean that the rent we pay which is $1,365.50, is going to be paid for while I'm away and how exactly??
Link to Comment Chain
Can I enlist if I have a Mexican highschool diploma? (I am american, just finished highschool in mexico) And don't have a address in the USA???
Link to Comment Chain
I am thinking of finishing up my bachelors and joining as an officer, my question was whether it was possible or not to guarantee mos 17c in the army if I join as an officer.
Link to Comment Chain
I just got told that I cant enlist for 2 years after my waiver got denied for a history of depression. I stopped feeling depressed last August but got officially cleared into remission in February. I was told theres no point in a consult and the most I can do is reach out to a congressman. Other than reaching out to a congressman, is there really nothing I can do?
Link to Comment Chain
Questions about Virginia National Guard
I want to do OCS! Now here’s my confusion. My recruiter is saying that the moment I swear in is the moment my contract is going to start and will count towards that 6 year! So, if he is right, I will basically complete 2 years training if I do state OCS. But I would like to have more control on what branch I get! My top 3 are: cyber warfare, signal, and intel. Should I do accelerated in that case? Also how likely am I to get one of those aforementioned three if I do state OCS of 18 months? My bachelor was in Computer Engineering, and I am currently enrolled in ASU for master’s pursuing Computer Science! Will I get that 24k a year tuition fee because he said there’s a possibility I might get it since it’s fully online? Can I get tuition assistance and loan repayment both? Does getting either one incur additional service time?
Link to Comment Chain
im thinking of joining as a officer and going into ocs, what is the best branch for a well paying civilian job after completing my service, for context my major right now is relg studies plus maybe bio.
Link to Comment Chain
I leave for Future Soldier Preparatory Course for the fitness aspect on the 21st, has anyone gone through it recently? There’s not a whole lot of information on it online, I was just wondering what it’s like, and what to expect. Do you get issued all of your gear since you will be going to bmt after? What is reception like? Any and all information and tips is greatly appreciated!
Link to Comment Chain
So my husband is going to meps next week. he has 2 different sets of scars on his left arm. He works at a mobile home plant building houses. One was from when he got caught on a nail so it's a little deeper looking and another was from some sheet metal at work. He didn't disclose it to his boss because he works on a line and it would've put his team behind so he just put some bandaids on it and went about his day and cleaned it up when he got home. This was about 1-2 years ago. What is his meps experience going to be like? They aren't self harm obviously but we've heard horror stories about the doctors at meps not believing people and DQ them. He honestly forgot about telling his recruiter and his recruiter has already sent in all his medical history and got him scheduled for meps. Should he still go ahead and tell his recruiter or just wait and disclose it at meps?
Link to Comment Chain
Should i go in as 17c or try my luck at ocs?
Link to Comment Chain
I'm currently in process Enlisting in the Reserve, while holding an associate's degree in mechanical engineering technology, with some side education in programming. While I am working towards my bachelor's degree, I'm looking to pick an MOS that will help my career, or at the very least, be interesting. I don't remember my scores, but my Recruiter told me whatever I pick, my score won't be the limiting factor.
Top of the list for career jobs is 15 series, from what I've heard from currently enlisted in my friend group, wrenching on aircraft in general is a fast track to a cushy job on the outside with my education. 25 series looks boring but useful as anything IT/electrical complements my degree. On the more interesting side, I was looking at 91 series, either 91F or 91P.
Am I going anywhere wrong with any of these jobs? Anything I should be keeping in mind?
Link to Comment Chain
25D or 35T I just wonder which MOS would be better for career. I am really interested in IT. I know 25D is not entry MOS. Let’s say you meet requirements for both MOS. If you stay as enlisted side, what would you recommend?
Link to Comment Chain
I’m heading to ait now at fort Moore for 91M do I get my phone and am I in a dorm how is that like
Link to Comment Chain
Hi all,
I am a permanent resident here is the US, and last week I finished my ASVAB mock test with a 95 on my AFQT. The recruiter says I am eligible for everything that doesn't require a security clearance which is kind of a problem as my dream MOS are the 35-series and 17-series (As both of these are locked behind clearance requirement)
After some thinking, I narrow down to the following, but there are still too many so I hope I can get your feedback on what I am doing. My aims are: a/I want something that will translate into the civilian world well if my time in the army doesn't go well, b/I want an MOS that can advanced through warrant or becoming a commission officer if my time in the army does go well, and c/I want to push myself to the limit and break out of my comfort zone to see where I can go. If I sound arrogant, please forgive for that: I am just trying to be as careful as possible. I am nearly reaching my thirty, and I want to take deliberate steps because I no longer have the luxury of youth and family to try and fail.
The MOS are:
11-series, 12B ~~and 12D~~: I have a soft spot for these despite knowing they don't translate into the civilian world. But in my heart somewhere is a wild child that wants to test my physical prowess and wants to blow things up. I do know my knees and lower back will hate me for picking this.
15 series: With exceptions to 15C, 15J, and other works related to flying or being mechanics of sensitive equipment, I can be an aircraft technicians. I read that there are demands for airplane mechanics but I don't know much about this field other than a/I got to repair planes, b/people seem to hate it because you have to sign a long contract if you become a warrant.
68A: I did see this MOS getting recommended a lot but after reading its description, I am not very sure if I want to do it either both in the army or afterwards. I must also admit I don't have a good insights onto the day to day life of this job. Can someone shed some light about this MOS for me?
68C: Becoming a nurse seems like a very safe choice out of the military given that the BLS projects nurse to be in high demand and being able to take care of your family sounds like a big plus to me; however, I don't know if I like being a nurse. My parents were doctors, and having seen the hospital environment I can say I am not a fan. I also look into 68A but BLS prospect for it didn't seem good, and the training on 68E, 68D, and 68V look a little bit too short. Do you really become a dental assistant just with 10 weeks of training?
68W: I must admit, I have a soft spot for 68W as it allows me to be both learn some medical skills and be on the field. However, I do notice that 68W only translates to paramedic/EMT post-army, while 68C translates to becoming a nurse (which is more valued and regarded as "better" than paramedic or EMT and thus in higher demand)
88H, 92A, 92F, and 92Y: I pick these because, according to BLS, there is a projected increase need for people in warehousing and transportation. From my limited understanding of the fields, you will be in charge of handling logistics such as maintaining unit inventory, ordering supplies and weapons for your units, etc. but I am not very sure on the difference between, say, 92Y and 92A.
So, can you give me a suggestions? May anyone who has been in these MOS share their experience to help me pick? What are some of the MOS I miss?
Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Link to Comment Chain
Is the 09m program ending at the end of may?
Link to Comment Chain
How does one secure a religious exemption before basic training? My recruiter said we would talk about it down the line but it’s getting down to the wire and I’d rather it not get forgotten.
Link to Comment Chain
Hi my duty station is at JBLM I’ll hopefully be there around May of 2025. I still have too go through basic and AIT but I was hoping that I could get some info about the barracks and hopefully get in touch with some of the people that are getting stationed/ already stationed There that are aviation, specifically 15Y. Thank you
Link to Comment Chain
How can i improve my chances of success after the military?
I'm going to meps in 2 weeks and im shooting for a 25 series mos. 25H was what was available at the recruiters after i took my practice asvab. I'm not the brightest bulb but, hey, I'll take it. Aside from college ,which i want to continue to pursue throughout my time in the army (or after depending on my mental fortitude once i'm actually in,) how can i set myself up for success in the civilian world? Any input from past 25h or 25 series who somehow translated their career into decent paying jobs will be much appreciated.
I'll add I'm only joining the army for the college benefits and free training as i come from a poor household and have no other feasible way to pay for it.
Link to Comment Chain
Hello everyone,
I was recently laid off from a $64k job, and honestly, I'm not too upset. I was already feeling burnt out and unhappy, staying primarily for the promised educational benefits to facilitate a career change, which obviously fell through with the job loss. Now, I'm considering my options and the military as a new path has been sounding appealing to an extent. The VA loan and GI Bill are particularly enticing because they would help me pursue a degree without getting into debt, and enabling the career change I've been considering. And the thought of being able to buy a house at this age/economy seems awesome.
At 28, I'm weighing the implications of joining now, especially considering the pay cut and spending four years AD without the guarantee of going overseas which for me would make it much more worthwhile. Also, I'd likely be one of the older members among younger peers, which is another factor to consider. My entry rank would be E3 due to my associate degree told by the Air force recruiter I met, but I'll need a moral waiver for a misdemeanor I had at 18, which might limit my job options not to mention she told me I would have to be at the disposal of whatever the Air Force wanted me to do? Which I am assuming means that I could enlist for one thing that they tell me nope get your doing this.The Air Force recruiter told me that I would be just fine and I would be able to get in as long as my ASVAB score is high enough.
I'm torn about whether to commit to AD and save myself or a longer term in the military via reserves but still stuck in the same loop of feeling in fulfilled, unable to afford university and in a place I would rather leave. Insights from anyone who joined the military later or faced similar decisions would be incredibly helpful.
Thanks for any advice!
P.S I am also ok with the idea of the military as a career as I would still be able to retire earlier than many of my peers if I pursue the 20 year route..
Link to Comment Chain
I’m reenlisting at the end of this month (was NG but going active). My husband is also active and I was wondering how likely is it that I can be in the same battalion as my husband? I know married couples aren’t supposed to work directly together but would that still be considered “working together”?
Link to Comment Chain
Hi All, I'm 23F graduating college with my bachelor's in international relations at the end of July. I speak intermediate Spanish and would be open to learning more languages. I am looking for a mos that doesn't restrict me to behind a desk or sitting on my ass all day. I was thinking of something intelligence related. I would appreciate any advice/help.
Link to Comment Chain
So i have hemorrhoids right now and I go to MEPS monday. I have a Drs visit from about 2 years ago where she prescribed me the cream to use. The cream says to only use it when you have hemorrhoids. I still have the cream. Will I pass MEPS if I bring that the Dr visit. or should I get a new one the day before? It's Saturday so my recruiter won't answer.
Link to Comment Chain
So I enlisted on Friday. (25H) and I ship to BT in August. I’ve made my mind up before enlisting that I was going to make a career out of it. So now I’m here before you all to ask… what’s some advice you could give someone looking to do 20. Like what’s steps would you take if you could go back to make the most of your Army career? I remember my dad who served in the navy would always say “choose your rate choose your fate” and I think I started off on the right foot. Any suggestions to help make the correct steps in my new career path?
Link to Comment Chain
Going back in. Needing some suggestions on different MOS.
So when I was in the first time I was a 25U. I was 16 when I swore in to secure my mos and left at 18YO. I’ve decicided to go back in. Im picking between 19 jobs, I qualify for all of them as I keep my old asvab scores. I scored over a 105 in everything so I have a pretty big list to pick from. These jobs have good jobs outside of the army and that’s my angle, I know 25U translates to a good job outside of the army but it’s not my cup of tea. So any info on the jobs in the army and civilian life for these mos would be greatly appreciate. The jobs are: 68L 68X (specifically because I want to help vets who are/have suffered) 88H 35F 25B 35M 35G 35L 88K 88N 88U 27D 31E 12M 15Q 15N 25U 88L 88M
Link to Comment Chain
Already signed my contract but I really really wanna change my MOS by the time I ship out for BCT in mid-July, what would be the best way to approach and ask my recruiter to change my MOS? The one that I want is really in demand (19K) so maybe that might help?
Link to Comment Chain
Background: Greencard holder, 6yr+ experience in IT field. No degree. Married.
Always wanted to join the military and finally have the opportunity to do so.
What I want to experience from the military;
I want the opportunity to grow in the IT field and have military experience and later on attain a contractor job in overseas installations. Very interested in being able to move overseas for a few years specially Japan.
My biggest interest is to grow in my career + experience other countries.
Recruits have also told me that for active duty they are allowing first duty station to be chosen because the army apparently has a shortage of people joining so they want to motivate people to join by allowing them to choose duty stations. This has made me consider going active IF they aren't lying about this + the job security has always been a plus to me.
My primary plan was :
Going reserve, getting my citizenship while in basic training, changing my mos to 25B then finding government contracting job overseas preferably (Japan) and changing my unit to Japan to drill there (Camp Zama). Overall my biggest goal is to move overseas and be in the IT field.
What is the best route? Advice is greatly appreciated in advance:)
Link to Comment Chain
I want to enlist as a 19D Wont be for a year or so still but trying to do my research and evrything and make sure this is what i want, So far it looks like it is but i have a couple of questions that i need answering before i decided to enlist. 1. as a 19D with 19C coming will 19D still be manning Bradleys 2. What are my chances of being assigned to a cav unit i really dont wanna be assigned to an infantry or god knows what else 3. Am i able to enlist as active at 17?
Link to Comment Chain
Is it hard to get a self harm waiver? It happened one time three years ago. My recruiter is pushing for it now
Link to Comment Chain
I'm going to MEPS this week and I was told that the Job I'm really interested in (12w) is rare and to not get my hopes up. I'll be doing research about some other jobs, but if I really want that job should I just wait for a slot to open up or go with alternate choices?
Does anyone have any experience with this job and how often slots show up?
Link to Comment Chain
Vision Waiver Acceptance Probability
So I’m wanting to enlist as an 11x OP 4in the army, went to MEPS a few weeks ago, and am currently waiting on a current injury to be waived. I’m just kind of worrying about my vision waiver. Recruiter said we have to wait for this to be cleared first, then we can launch the vision waiver.
What’s the probability that a vision waiver will be accepted with Visual Acuity of 20/30 20/50 corrected vision. I understand everything is case to case, I’m just kind of worrying that it’ll end up being denied.
Link to Comment Chain
Is there a list of all the different Options in contracts? Like Option 40, Option 4, Option 19, etc?
Link to Comment Chain
In the process of renegotiating my contract before shipping out and I'm seriously considering 19K (M1 Armor Crewman). Recruiter told me that anyone can volunteer to go to airborne school at BCT and I really want to go airborne but it seems like 19Ks don't really do it as much as other MOS's. Is it true that i will have the opportunity to volunteer myself for airborne school at basic? If not, how can I attend Airborne or any other specialized school as a tanker?
Link to Comment Chain
Leaving for BT in 2wks. First stop Ft Lenwood and then ft sill for AIT. Then off to Ft Drum for my 1st duty station. Can anyone offer insight on what to expect at each location/stage? 13F if it matters. Much appreciated.
Link to Comment Chain
Just reserved mos 88L Water craft engineer.
Was excited at first as I’ve e heard a lot of good things about this mos, but i have a wife, 6yr old and another on the way and am worried that i wont be home that often given this mos. Im supposed to go to meps in 4 days and swear in. Im really not trying to be away from my family all that often. Is this mos bad for family life? Have i made a mistake? Or should i keep it and roll with it. Any recommendations on what i should do?
Link to Comment Chain
Hello, I’m in ROTC right now but I’m about to go to CST. I have been looking into branches as much as possible and am pretty set on ADA but I wanted to ask if anyone here has been on a HIMAD or SHORAD deployment that can give me some insight on what it’s like, more specifically SHORAD but I do want to hear both sides.
Link to Comment Chain
Joining the army
hi, I am 17 turning 18F, and im joining the army and going to boot camp soon. What are some advice or anything you would tell someone before they go to boot camp or thinking about joining the army?
Link to Comment Chain
Hello, I'm currently a high school senior who is interested in joining the ROTC. I've reached out to ROTC recruiters in the colleges that I will be attending however, they never picked up their phones nor responded to their emails after multiple attempts. I've also scheduled appointments with them only for them to not show up multiple times. I've also called the army and they said they would have someone call me but they never did either. I was wondering if anyone could help me get in touch with an ROTC recruiter as I got a few questions about the Army ROTC as well as the process to proceed.
Link to Comment Chain
Can you go to an maritime academy before your service then get it paid when you join? Can you take maritime academy while active duty?
Link to Comment Chain
What are possible first duty stations for Army officers out of ROTC by MOS?
Link to Comment Chain

So I just graduated high school, joined DEP about 2 weeks ago, and I ship out mid August. I scored well on my ASVAB (89), and I have a vague idea of what I want to do. I know I want a job where you kill bad guys and blow stuff up, so that’s all I had in mind when I told my recruiter my top three mos choices. I neglected to do any actual research and just picked the stuff that sounded cool. (LAR, LAAD, and Intel). My recruiter was definitely rushing me to pick, and he didn’t really go into detail on what any of those jobs actually do, just a very brief explanation. I heard that SIGINT has radio platoons that do cool stuff from USMC, but I don’t know what that process would look like. To summarize, I don’t know what I don’t know, and am just looking for some insight into these job fields.

The independent hip hop label released the second installment in their Soundbombing series on May 18th, 1999 with distribution from Priority Records. Supported by a strong promotional campaign, Soundbombing II performed significantly better commercially than other underground hip hop albums, peaking at number 30 on the Billboard 200 chart.
According to Dart Adams for okayplayer, the record was crucial for changing the landscape of independent hip hop becuase

its overwhelming success paved the way for a landmark 1999 for Rawkus. In June, they released Company Flow’s Little Johnny From The Hospitul and DJ Spinna’s Heavy Beats Vol. 1 which was followed up by The High & Mighty’s Home Field Advantage in August. These albums set the stage for Rawkus to drop Mos Def’s Black On Both Sides and Pharoahe Monch’s Internal Affairs in consecutive weeks in October. These albums helped to raise Rawkus’ profile to the point MTV greenlit a sketch comedy show based on The Lyricist Lounge Show which debuted in early 2000.

Tracklist:

Intro
The Beat Junkies - Any Man Intro
Eminem - Any Man
The High and Mighty, Mos Def & Skillz - B-Boy Document '99
The Beat Junkies - WWIII Intro
Shabaam Sahdeeq & Pharoahe Monch - WWIII
R.A. the Rugged Man - Stanley Kubrick
J-Live & Prince Paul - Interlude
Kid Capri - Crosstown Beef Intro
Medina Green, Mos Def & DCQ - Crosstown Beef
Beat Junkies, Pete Rock & Marley Marl - 7XL Intro
Sir Menelik, Sadat X & Grand Puba - 7XL
Reflection Eternal & Bahamadia - Chaos
Dilated Peoples & Tash - Soundbombing
Thirstin Howl III - Brooklyn Hard Rock
Pharoahe Monch - Mayor
The Beat Junkies - Patriotism Intro
Company Flow - Patriotism
Q-Tip & The Beat Junkies - 1999 Intro
Common, Sadat X & Talib Kweli - 1-9-9-9
Diamond D - When it Pours it Rains
The Beat Junkies - Interlude
Mos Def - Next Universe
The Beat Junkies - Every Rhyme I Write Intro
Shabaam Sahdeeq & Cocoa Brovaz -Every Rhyme I Write
Reflection Eternal - On Mission
Outro

Discussion:

Do you agree with the okayplayer piece, which claimed that Rawkus in 1999 was one of the greatest independent rap runs ever?
Do you agree with this definitive ranking of every Soundbombing II song?

Originally planned to go to a community college to major in finances. Later decided to get into USMC for benefits and free education, went to my local RSS but MOS fields I had available are either nourishing(infantry, combat support) or are not about what I needed(utilities, aircraft mechanic) for transferable job experiences in jobs focusing on finances and accounting. I wanted to go either as 01xx, 02xx or as 27xx but as my recruiter said they all require citizenship. Apparently the only way for me to get this MOSs are a lateral move after 2 years of service. Should I back out? I am a poolee with a 79 asvab score, fluent in Russian and all that is holding me back from these MOS fields is my status(Green card holder, but not a citizen)

I'm aiming to ship in September. Leaning towards MP mos, just waiting on two forms to get sent so I can head back to MEPS to swear in. Just out of curiosity, what would be the process to transfer to the USMC civilian police right out of mos school (I'd be going reserves), since I'm hoping to have a job as close after finishing as possible. Would I be able to receive a waiver since I'd come out of MP training or would I still have to complete the 8-week course? What would be the timeline to get hired? By the way, I'm choosing reserves over active because I intend on going to CC during fall 2025 with hopefully transferring the following year to uni, I want to be a cop so I feel like MCCLEP would be a stepping stone (despite all the crap ive heard about it, still would def love to do it).

Shipping to USMC basic training (reserves) in September, have a summer to work after high school grad. Do you recommend I start applying now, or should I wait until I get back from basic training at least, since I want to have the main steps completed to be as close as possible to a job when I get back by estimated June/July 2025 (BCT, MCT, MOS school). In other words, what's the timeline on these entry level fed jobs so that I can put myself in the best position to have a job (or set to go to FLETC) as early after finishing my MOS training, and be able to actually stay updated considering the first three months (Sep. to Dec.) would be spent with no access to anything (BCT). I appriciate any advice.

Shipping to USMC basic training (reserves) in September, have a summer to work after high school grad. Do you recommend I start the process for correctional officer now, or should I wait until I get back from basic training at least, since I want to have the main steps completed to be as close as possible to a job when I get back by estimated June/July 2025 (BCT, MCT, MOS school). In other words, what's the timeline on these entry level fed jobs so that I can put myself in the best position to be set to go to the CO training as early after finishing my MOS training, and be able to actually stay updated considering the first three months (Sep. to Dec.) would be spent with no access to anything (BCT). I appriciate any advice.

Shipping to USMC basic training (reserves) in September, have a summer to work after high school grad. Do you recommend I start applying to jobs (BP, CO, TSA) from now, or should I wait until I get back from basic training at least, since I want to have the main steps completed to be as close as possible to a job when I get back by estimated June/July 2025 (BCT, MCT, MOS school). In other words, what's the timeline on these entry level fed jobs so that I can put myself in the best position to have a job (or set to go to FLETC) as early after finishing my MOS training, and be able to actually stay updated considering the first three months (Sep. to Dec.) would be spent with no access to anything (BCT). I appriciate any advice.

I'm 30 and always regretted not serving in the military. 10 years ago I was going to go USMC went to my first round at MEPS and was living in my car till engine exploded and was completely homeless, I couldn't make all the poolee meetings and they wouldn't take me serious anymore.
Flash forward to last year of December I have a wonderful girlfriend of 10 years who I truly love and admire- the most amazing human being I ever will meet. But being a factory worker never drinking water and coming home and drinking beer eating junk- caught up to me and I weighed 300lbs for 5'7-8ish. I was very unhappy with myself. I had a wonderful women in my life but besides having her and enjoying our time together I was extremely unhappy.
I decided enough is enough and started dieting and exercising. I'm 220 currently which I know is bad but I did lose about 80lbs in the last 5 months and I know I can get down to 170 before end of the year. At first I tried talking to the Marine recruiters again but I'm ancient to their terms and still over weight so there's no way.
So my thought was GO ARMY. I haven't talked to them other than asking for resources to help me prepare better for the ASVAB. I'm not a smart guy at all and cant even remember how to do any of this math but have been tuning my brain back to speed and getting my body back in shape. Not sure why but always wanted to be in some type of combat MOS which makes sense I'm dumb as hell so not a whole lot of options,
I been studying 2 months now with the goal to be in better shape by the end of this year and hopefully go to basic before I'm 31. That's where I'm at.
I don't have any friends or family besides my girlfriend and her family. I blame myself for not having friends for being lazy and never taking initiative.
Luckily the lady understands and fully supports me in whatever I want to do. I had many jobs in different industries all while she has had the same job this whole time. Don't ask me why she wants me because ill never know or deserve her haha.
I'm looking for more sense of purpose and I feel lost not knowing what to do with my life. I have been lurking reading almost every post here and see a lot of advice towards something more of a career for life after the military. Cant help but think doing tanker or infantry sounds pretty bad ass to me.
Id love advice and inputs from anyone to help this POS.
Thank you all for your service.

Hey everyone. I was wondering what the route for an Army WO would be if they wanted to join the USMC as an aviation MOS, more specifically a 7568. Would I still need a degree, or anything of the sort? Sorry for being vague.